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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,888 and 110,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,888 and 110,684 is: 261,281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,888 : 110,684 = 110,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,888/110,684 = 110,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,888x = 110,684 × 110,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,888x = 12,250,947,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,250,947,856/46,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,281.09

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